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Organizers ‘liberate’ DLG and Carrillo Dining Commons

May 29, 2024 by

An autonomous collective took over the Carrillo Dining Commons and De La Guerra Dining Commons on May 28 to give students free food.
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GoGaucho maximizes student access, efficiency

May 27, 2024 by

The S.A.G. Office and a group of engineering students have joined forces in revitalizing a mobile and web application called GoGaucho as a “one-stop-shop” for UCSB engagement.
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UAW holds walkout in solidarity with UCSC worker’s strike

May 22, 2024 by

The UAW 4811 UCSB chapter held a walkout at the Chem Lawn on May 20 in solidarity with striking academic workers at UCSC. The walkout began at 11:30 a.m. with roughly 100 attendees.
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EVPLA, UCSB Blum Center host I.V. renter’s housing crisis forum

May 17, 2024 by

The EVPLA Office and UC Santa Barbara's Blum Center Student Leader Team co-sponsored a Renters’ Crisis Housing Forum on May 14 to discuss Isla Vista housing.
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Term in Review: EVPSA Vero Caveroegusquiza

May 16, 2024 by

The EVPSA primarily focused on basic needs advocacy and UCSA at the UC level, pushing for multiple funding projects and legislation.
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Encampment enters third week, makes little progress in University negotiations

May 15, 2024 by

UC Santa Barbara administrative figures gave unclear answers on who could responsibly negotiate the UCSB Liberated Zone demands.
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UCSB Liberated Zone holds die-in for Palestine outside library entrance

May 15, 2024 by and

Students from the UC Santa Barbara Liberated Zone encampment physically blocked the Paseo West entrance to the library in a die-in for Palestine on May 13.
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SALU-UAW organizes May Day rally

May 13, 2024 by and

The effort follows the University’s refusal to recognize the Student Dining Labor Union in February, saying its unit size was too small. 
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“UCSB Workers for Palestine” lead campus walkout; strike vote to be held “as early as next week”

May 10, 2024 by

UC Santa Barbara academic workers and researchers led a campus walkout in solidarity with Palestinian liberation on May 1. The march was held concurrently with International Workers’ Day.
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Encampment continues for second week, Liberated Zone releases demands

May 8, 2024 by

Since the encampment was erected on May 1, between North Hall, known as Malcolm X Hall, and the UCSB Library, organizers have set up around 50 tents on the expanse.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

May 2, 2024 by

The Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) is hosting an English Conversation Program on Thursday, May 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Proposed pilot program could bring meal swipe rollovers to UCSB next school year

May 2, 2024 by

The proposal suggests up to two meals can be shared between students, up to three can be donated and up to four can be rolled over. 
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Chancellor responds to UCSB encampments erected May 1

May 2, 2024 by

While the University is “monitoring these situations carefully,” UCSB is “willing to work with student groups that wish to protest."
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UCSB Divest takes over SRB in solidarity with nationwide campus protests

May 1, 2024 by and

Over 150 students attended the Student Resource Building (SRB) takeover throughout the day. No counter-protesters or law enforcement officers were present, and according to event organizers, SRB staff...
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Student project brings awareness to microfiber pollution

April 25, 2024 by

The Microfiber Initiative began in February and seeks to raise awareness of the microplastics released into the environment from textiles as a result of washing clothes.
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